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Momentum, your daily edge in Leadership 🚀

The world"s most successful leaders build their success on daily routines.This is yours.Welcome to Momentum, your new unfair advantage.Every single day, we distill a landmark book on business, leadership, strategy, or personal growth into a powerful, actionable summary.Our mission is to save you hundreds of hours of reading and embed the world"s greatest wisdom into your daily life.⚡️ HOW IT WORKS:THE 5-MINUTE DAILY BRIEFING (Free for Everyone): Every morning, get a free, 5-minute overview of a new

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4:23

The Soul of a New Machine: Where "hustle culture" was...

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2026/01/11

Long before Silicon Valley hoodies and 80-hour coding weeks became a stereotype, there was the "Eagle" project at Data General. Tracy Kidder’s non-fiction masterpiece chronicles the feverish race to build a 32-bit super-minicomputer in the basement of a Massachusetts office building.In today's 5-minute briefing, we explore the origins of modern tech culture.Discover the concept of "Signing Up"—the unwritten contract where you trade your life for the chance to create something great—and why the only

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4:29

The Inner Game of Tennis: How to silence the voice in...

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2026/01/10

Have you ever noticed that the harder you "try" to perform well, the worse you actually do? Whether you are swinging a racket, giving a speech, or writing code, the biggest obstacle isn't the opponent across the net—it's the opponent inside your own mind.In today's 5-minute briefing on W. Timothy Gallwey's classic "The Inner Game of Tennis," we explore the battle between Self 1 (the critical, loud voice) and Self 2 (the quiet, capable body).Discover why "trying hard" is actually a sign of

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5:19

Purposeful performance: The science of Total...

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2026/01/09

Why do your employees work? The answer to that question isn't just a curiosity; it is a mathematical predictor of your company's success. Neel Doshi and Lindsay McGregor, former McKinsey consultants, discovered that why we work determines how well we work.In today's 5-minute briefing on their groundbreaking framework (best known from their book Primed to Perform), we unpack the Total Motivation (ToMo) factor.Discover why "carrot and stick" motivation actually destroys performance in the modern era,

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4:47

On Fire at Work: Why money doesn't buy loyalty (Eric...

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2026/01/08

We are facing a crisis of engagement. 70% of the workforce is checking out, doing the bare minimum to get paid. Most leaders try to fix this with bonuses or free pizza, but Eric Chester argues that you cannot buy passion.In today's 5-minute briefing on "On Fire at Work," we explore why the "paycheck exchange" is a broken model.Discover why the best employees don't want a boss—they want a mentor—and why creating a culture that ignites passion requires focusing on Relationship over Rules.Become a

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Get A Grip: What it actually feels like to fix a...

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2026/01/07

Theory is easy; implementation is messy. While Gino Wickman’s Traction gave us the textbook on how to run a business, Get A Grip gives us the "movie"—a fictionalized fable that shows the messy, emotional reality of actually doing it.In today's 5-minute briefing on "Get A Grip," we step inside Swan Services, a company that has hit the dreaded "ceiling."We explore the friction between the chaotic "Visionary" founder and the logical "Integrator," and the painful but necessary process of "letting go of

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4:27

Everything is f*cked: Why hope is destroying your...

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2026/01/06

We are living in the safest, healthiest, and wealthiest time in human history. So why does it feel like everything is falling apart? Mark Manson argues that our crisis isn't material; it's spiritual. We are suffering from a crisis of hope.In today's 5-minute briefing on the philosophical sequel to "The Subtle Art," we explore the Uncomfortable Truth: that in the grand scheme of the universe, we don't matter. To distract ourselves from this, we invent "Hope Narratives."Discover why chasing hope

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4:24

The lion tracker's guide to life: Stop looking for...

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2026/01/05

We are obsessed with five-year plans. We want a map that shows us exactly where we are going and when we will arrive. But in the African bush, there are no maps—only tracks.In today's 5-minute briefing on Boyd Varty's profound memoir and guide, "The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life," we explore the difference between a Path (a known road made by others) and a Track (the unique, fading sign of your own life).Discover why the tracker's motto—"I don't know where I'm going, but I know how to get there"—is

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The Human Side of Enterprise: Theory X vs. Theory Y...

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2026/01/04

Do you believe your employees are naturally lazy and need to be watched, or do you believe they are self-motivated and want to take responsibility? Your answer to this question doesn't just describe your style; it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.In today's 5-minute briefing on the foundational management text "The Human Side of Enterprise," we explore the difference between Theory X (authoritarian management) and Theory Y (participative management).Discover why the "carrot and stick" approach is

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4:58

The art of gathering: Why "chill" hosts actually ruin...

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2026/01/03

We spend our lives in gatherings—weddings, board meetings, birthday parties, and conferences—yet most of them are lackluster. We obsess over the food, the venue, and the flowers, but we leave the human connection to chance.In today's 5-minute briefing on Priya Parker's transformative book, "The Art of Gathering," we debunk the myth of the "Chill Host."Discover why a host who refuses to take charge isn't being "relaxed"—they are actually being selfish, leaving their guests to navigate social anxiety

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Leading organizations: Why you should ignore the...

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2026/01/02

Every year, thousands of new business books promise a revolutionary new way to lead. But Scott Keller and Mary Meaney, senior partners at McKinsey, argue that chasing these trends is a recipe for "initiative fatigue." The fundamentals of high performance haven't actually changed.In today's 5-minute briefing on "Leading Organizations," we cut through the noise to explore the Ten Timeless Truths. Discover why you should stop worrying about your "Org Chart" and start worrying about your "Decision

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4:44

Everything is workable: Why conflict is just energy...

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2026/01/01

Most of us are allergic to conflict. When a difficult conversation arises, our instinct is to either fight back or shut down. But Zen master and professional mediator Diane Musho Hamilton argues that conflict isn't a mistake—it's the raw material of creativity.In today's 5-minute briefing on "Everything Is Workable," we explore how to override your nervous system's "fight or flight" response.Discover why the most chaotic situations are actually "workable," provided you have the presence of mind to

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4:23

Burn Rate: The hidden mental health cost of...

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2025/12/31

We celebrate founders as invincible visionaries. They sleep four hours a night, crush their quotas, and always "crush it." But Andy Dunn, the co-founder of Bonobos, reveals the terrifying reality behind the glossy magazine covers.In today's 5-minute briefing on his courageous memoir "Burn Rate," we explore the collision between Bipolar Disorder and the high-stakes world of venture capital.Discover why the traits that make a great founder—manic energy, grandiosity, risk-tolerance—are often the same

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5:22

Guerrilla Marketing: How to win with time, energy,...

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2025/12/30

Do you think you need a million-dollar budget to compete with the big brands? For decades, small businesses believed they were priced out of the game. But Jay Conrad Levinson flipped the script by proving that in a crowded market, agility beats cash.In today's 5-minute briefing on the classic "Guerrilla Marketing," we explore the mindset shift from "branding" to "profit."Discover why traditional marketing is a heavy artillery battle you can't win, and how to use "guerrilla" tactics—surprise,

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4:46

Act like a leader, think like a leader: Why "fake it...

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2025/12/29

We are often told that to change our lives, we must first look inward—reflect, analyze, and gain insight before we act. But Herminia Ibarra, a professor at London Business School, argues that this conventional wisdom is backward. You cannot think your way into a new way of acting; you must act your way into a new way of thinking.In today's 5-minute briefing on "Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader," we explore the principle of Outsight.Discover why being too good at your current job is a

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The squiggly career: Why the corporate ladder is...

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2025/12/28

For generations, success meant one thing: climbing the ladder. You started at the bottom, waited your turn, and took one step up every few years. But in today's volatile economy, that ladder has collapsed.In today's 5-minute briefing on "The Squiggly Career," we explore the new reality of work. Discover why the most successful professionals are ditching the linear path for a "squiggly" one, and how to stop defining your worth by your job title and start defining it by your Super Strengths.Become a

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Power: Why the world is not a meritocracy (Jeffrey...

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2025/12/27

We are taught from a young age that if we work hard, keep our heads down, and play by the rules, we will be rewarded. Stanford Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer calls this the "Just-World Hypothesis"—and he argues it is the single biggest reason why talented people fail to become leaders.In today's 5-minute briefing on the controversial bestseller "Power," we strip away the moralizing and look at the raw mechanics of hierarchy.Discover why performance is only loosely correlated with success, and why you

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Work rules!: Why you should pay unfairly and hire...

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2025/12/26

Google is famous for its beanbag chairs and free gourmet food. But Laszlo Bock, their former SVP of People Operations, reveals that the perks are the least interesting part of their success. The real secret lies in a radical, data-driven approach to management that breaks every traditional HR rule.In today's 5-minute briefing on "Work Rules!," we explore why "trusting your gut" in an interview is a recipe for disaster.Discover why you should hire slower, strip managers of the power to hire their own

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Traction: How to stop your business from running you...

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2025/12/25

Do you own a business, or do you own a job? Many entrepreneurs hit a "ceiling" where growth stalls, chaos increases, and the business relies entirely on their personal effort to survive.In today's 5-minute briefing on the modern classic "Traction," we introduce the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).Discover why complex strategic plans fail, and how a simple, two-page document (The V/TO) can align your entire team, clarify your vision, and instill the discipline needed to execute.Become a

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The Venture Mindset: Why avoiding failure is the...

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2025/12/24

Traditional corporations are built to protect what they have. They punish failure, seek consensus, and optimize for steady 10% growth. But in a world of disruption, this "safe" approach is actually a death sentence.In today's 5-minute briefing on "The Venture Mindset," based on the Stanford professor's renowned course, we explore the counterintuitive logic of Venture Capitalists.Discover why VCs expect to fail, why they reject "good" ideas in search of "crazy" ones, and how you can apply this

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4:28

Real-time leadership: How to stop reacting and start...

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2025/12/23

In high-pressure moments—a sudden crisis, a hostile board question, or a failing product launch—our brains are wired to do one thing: react. We rely on old habits and default reflexes. But what if the "default" is exactly what will sink you?In today's 5-minute briefing on "Real-Time Leadership," written by two of the world's top executive coaches, David Noble and Carol Kauffman, we introduce the MOVE Framework.Discover how to create space between the stimulus and your response, allowing you to

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